The Arcadia Neighborhood in Phoenix Arizona
The Arcadia neighborhood is one of the most desirable and priciest addresses in Phoenix, and there are so many reasons for that. Here are just a few:
The natural boundaries of the Arcadia neighborhood are also a main attraction to the young at heart. Biking paths along the Arizona Canal (bordering Arcadia on the south) offers endless opportunity for expending energy without worrying about traffic. While Arcadia’s northern boundary, Camelback Mountain, offers hiking and climbing for those more adventurous.
Although most of Arcadia is located in Phoenix, the area east of 64th Street is in Scottsdale. The large properties (some near 5 acres, but rarely less than half an acre) and the original luxury guest resorts along Camelback Road will give today’s house hunter an idea of Arcadia property values at a glance.
In the late 1980's the Phoenician Resort located at 60th Street on the north side of Camelback Road was developed. With its 27-hole golf course and luxurious guest accommodation, it has gained international recognition as a 5 star resort.
The old Royal Palms Inn has also been renovated with unprecedented elegance. Its location is on the north side of Camelback Road at Rubicon Drive.
The quality of construction in the late 50s and early 60s in Arcadia has influenced many people in the area to renovate their homes rather than relocate to newer areas. Homeowners tend to do a lot of high-end Architect-involved remodeling, adding an unparalleled diversity to the once similar-looking homes; it’s not uncommon to see a country cottage adjacent to a Spanish hacienda.
As a result, the estate homes in the Arcadia Neighborhood can quickly soar to over 3 million and, even in this economy; you’ll have to be quick and aggressive when trying to buy one of these larger homes. Arcadia’s housing market is definitely an anomaly in the valley of the sun.
The lush, green, mature landscapes of the irrigated Arcadia parcels are few and far between in Phoenix and even less common in Scottsdale. Originally sold as large parcels for orange and date groves, Arcadia still suggests a rural feeling - like the Mountgrove area, which was formerly the Sphinx Date Ranch. This area extends from 46th Place to 47th Place and from the Arizona Canal north to Lafayette Boulevard. The majority of homes in Mountgrove were built in the mid 1950s with careful attention to preserving the sphinx date palms, since it was believed that this was the only area in the United States where this variety would grow.
and so do the quiet streets dotted with whatever the architectural style–Ranch, Revival, Pueblo style, or some unique architectural blend.
Rural feel or no, Arcadia homes are just minutes from shopping and dining at the Biltmore Fashion Park (24th Street & Camelback, Phoenix) or the Scottsdale Fashion Square (Scottsdale Road & Camelback, Scottsdale). A short drive will get you to downtown Phoenix, or Old Town Scottsdale, or to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport in about 15 minutes.
The Arcadia neighborhood seems meant for families. The schools are some of the best in the state. Homes vary in size but have lots of space, and the large yards have pools and sport courts for active kids. The biking paths along the Arizona Canal that borders Arcadia on the south offers another opportunity for expending young energy without worrying about traffic.
And if you love the Arcadia area but don’t have the budget to support an estate, Arcadia Lite (to the west) offers mid-range prices for charming homes (mostly Ranch-style, built in the 50s and 60s). While you won’t have a lush, green Arcadia estate with acreage, you will still have the Arcadia feel as you meet your neighbors over coffee at the bustling La Grande Orange market or over a glass of wine at Postino’s Winebar (40th Street & Campbell). Entry level begins at around $300,000.
Arcadia was named a “Best Place to Live” by Money magazine and it’s not hard to figure out why!
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